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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
THE NATIONAL DRILL.
The Winners of the Prizes in Competitive
Shooting.

The Winners Of the Prizes in Competitive
Shooting.
WAsH1NeToN, May 2S.-rhe most inter.
esting feature OF the days pageantry was
the individual competitive drill. Sixty
competitors were selected, two from each
company. The drill was exceedingly &C..
we're. -Four keen-eyed army officers con-
Quoted it. The excitement rose to fever
heat when only four men were left stand.
ing, to three Of whom the prizes must fall
A Belknap rifeman WAS the first of these
to 60 down, and the final struggle lay be-
tween San Antonio rifleman, q Wash
ington Light infantryman and q ser.
geant of the Louisville Legion,
The Texan finally won the first prize. The
contest between the remaining two resulted
ln'giving the second prize to the Washing.
tonian and the third to Louisville. The
v;ctors in the contest are: Private H. j.
Stoak. San Antonio Rifles; Charles T. Con-
rad, Company B, Washington Light Infan-
try, and Sergeant j. R. Wagner, Company
A, Louisville Legion.
The Milwaukee Light Battery gave a fine
exhibition OF sabre drill. The Chicago
Zouaves and Keck Zouaves protested to-
day against the consideration of the drill
OF the Memphis Zouaves because of their
dropping out of the procession Wednesday
on account OF the proximity OF negro
troops. The protest has been referred to
the captain OF the Memphis company Tor
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
The Result of Stealing Rich Orc.

Leadville special: The evidence in the
celebrated case of the People vs. William
Roberts began to-day before Judge Goddard
and a Jury was obtained after much delay.
The prosecution opened it's testimony with
Charles Pierce, the self-convicted assayer
and chemist, who squealed and exploded
the whole conspiracy that implicated nine
men, one OF whom was convicted at the
March term and sent over the road for
three years. In giving his evidence
Pierce stated that he had been
employed by Roberts to reduce
several lots of rich ore that were taken
from the Forest City mine to marketable
bars of silver, after which it was sold to
parties in Denver, Omaha and Kansas
City. OF the receipts the assayer re-
tained twenty-five per cent. as compensa.
ton for his services. the mineral itself
yielding from 81 to Sc to the pound. This
system continued until the directors de-
scended on Barnes, Barnett, the Roberts
brothers, and number of Others against
whom the grand jury subsequently
returned indictments. OF the value OF the
total amount of mineral stolen the witness
would not undertake to say, the thieves
refusing to handle anything less than ore
that was worth 5000 per ton, while the
greater portion OF it yielded $4,000.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01

If it had not been for the passage OF that
bill Mr.. Post asserts that Alexander Swan
would have made sale that would have
placed him in possession OF $5OO,0OO in
cash.
I'm regard to this Jaw. it is . great detri-
ment to the country" said Mr.. Post. 1T
is only scarecrow, but it will prevent the
investment OF foreign capital. when such in
vestment is sought bv the Western people,
while it will not prevent foreigners from
getting property if they desire to, because
they can act through agents"
A Wyoming man who came in from Chey-
enne this morning, said that the effect of
the failure had been bad in that city.
Many people have loaned Alex. Swan
money in small amounts-so small as $500
or 81 ,OOO-on his paper only. The assign
ment disclosed that there were twenty or
more such small creditors in that city. In
the opinion OF this gentleman Mr.. Swan
had been hard pushed for some months
previous to the crash.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
THE s1DE-LINERs WIN AGAIN.
A Noted Victory for the Anti.Apex Miners
of Colorado.

A Noted Victory for the And.Apex Miners
of Colorado.
Aspen Colo., Special: The Ruby Percy
case came on for trial before Judge Rucker
to-day and has resulted in a simple victory
for the side-line interests. The Percy,
claiming to hold an apex on the Ruby, had
been running drift through the latter's
territory, and this action was brought by
the Ruby to eject the Percy men from its
ground. The Ruby men. the side'line
owners, went to work very carefully to &C.
leaving no possible loop.hole for the apex
men to take advantage of
THEY FOUGHT IN VAIN.
The Percy people have fought to stave
the case off. They first sought to secure a
removal to Judge Hallet's court. This
was denied and they went before. Judge
Hallet and sought to secure an order of re-
moval. In this they also Jailed. They
then came back here and asked for a
change of venue and were again beaten.
Their last card was to ask for q continu.
ance, but this was also denied. This morn.
ing was spent in securing jury and a very
fair Jury was obtained. 1t had been alleged
that fair jury could not be obtained here,
but it was soon shown in the selection of
this jury that the assertion was without
foundation. At this point in the proceed
ings the apex people virtually threw up
the sponge, and after the introduction Of
some testimony by the Ruby the case was
given to the jury, which returned a verdict
for the side-line.
SOMETHING OF SURPRISE.
The winding up of the case was some,
thing of surprise, but it is supposed that
the apex people knew from the start that
the case was hopeless, and that after ex-
hausting every means of delay they just gave
up. 1t is known that the side-liners had a
strong case prepared, one that must have
most closely contested fight. The
!, in which the injustice and falla-
apex claim as applied to Aspen
brought out in peculiarly
ines. 1t is possible that the
mean to pay up the costs and
trial, but whatever the object
is the first 'horse" is against them, and it
is pretty well settled that the Percy is one
apex claim that will never gobble up its
neighbors. The result gives great satiefac
tion and is looked upon as beginning OF
the end' as q promise of the result yet to
come under which the apex incubus will be
swept out of the camp. The Ruby claim ia
side-line and is owned by J. B. Wheeler. OF
New York. and the Percy by A. B. Giles
pie.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01

What jenkins Says About Their Luck
Fishing on SUNDAY.

AAASAA
Fishing on SUNDAY.
PRosPscr HOUSE, May 29.-The Prssi-
dent on Saturday had day Of dismal
weather. He made his first fishing excur-
sion, but his usual good luck did not at
tend him. He came over from his cabin
soon after 3 O'Clock in the morning, with
Mrs. Cleveland. each wearing suit OF cor
duroy. The Presidents short sack coat
over gray flannel shirt gave him . very
sportsmanlike appearance.
MRS. CLEvELAND's COSTUME
was q close fitting one, very becoming. and
complete with sailor hat. Col. and Mrs.
Lamont Joined the President and his wife
at breakfast. which was eaten in the pub
lie dining room at Saranac inn. At IL
o'clock Dave Cronk, guide, got out the
Presidents new 45-pound pine boat built
by him for the Presidents use, and with
the President went of down the lake.
COLONEL LAMONT
also accompanied by another guide follow
cd in another boat. Both boats returned
three hours later. The President and his
Secretary found the wind unfavorable and
did not try very hard to catch anything.
At all events. they did not get any fish.
Another trip on the lake was made
in the afternoon with no better
results. The party took breakfast at 10
O'Clock this morning, the President and his
secretary appearing in the camping cos
tunes they wore Saturday. The ladies
went to the little chapel not far from the
hotel and in the absence of a clergyman
held little singing service for an hour.
The President expects to have some good
sport tomorrow.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
The Pope's Policy.

LONDON, May observation-disclosures sailed
from Queenstown to-day for New York.
The report that President Cleveland had
sent jubilee present to the Pope is un-
founded. Mr.. McGlynn has not yet replied
to tho papal admonit:on. The Pope, in a
conversation with the Cardinal, expressed
himself as opposed to the Catholics shar-
ing in the elections for members OF Parlia-
ment until the Italian Government has
offered more tangible concessions with the
view to reconciliation with the Vatican.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
At Bittsburs Philadelphia Q. Pittsbura
AFTERNOON GAMES.


DnOIm1n 110pSE108 I0f enO Ionp118n.
NEW YoRK, May 30.-The Worlds Al
bany quotes q gentleman who has recently
been in conference with Senator Sherman's
friends in Ohio as saying: Senator Sher-
man when the proper time comes will show
his strength and following. It is stated it
will surprise Blaine and his friends more
than they have any idea Of. Sherman has his
friends in Ohio we'll trained. He has the
entire Republican machinery in control
and there will not be courage enough upon
the part Of the enemy in Ohio to make
any formidable opposition to the nomina-
ton, and Sherman will soon have his in
terests in New York 80 well guarded and
protected that hs cannot be deprived Of
the vote in the National Convention. The
plan is to capture New York through the
influence Of Levi p. Morton, who is the
Senator's choice a. associate on the ticket
as Vice-President. Morton is ambitious to
contribute as much a. possible to the sue
cessful downfall of Blaine in revenge for
the part Blaine took in the late Senatorial
contest when Frank Hiscock was elected
over Norton"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01

One Hundred and Fifty Mon, Women
and Children Covered BY Falling
Roof.
NArcHEz, May 2S.-The boiler OF the
Natchez Cotton Factory exploded this
morning entirely demolishing the engine
room and bursting the wall of the main
building causing the roof to settle in the
center. A scene OF the widest terror pre-
vailed among the $50 msn, women and
children in the factory. A relief party was
set at the debris and all but two Of the
sufferers. Harry Mullins and Geo. McNeal
were soon taken from the ruins. These two
were covered with debris and the relief
parties were several hours at work before
reaching McNeal's body which was crushed
to pulp. Mullins is doubtless dead. He
is still beneath the ruins. The other dead
are A. R. Foster. Jessie Hitchcock, Ernest
Alexander (colored). Three girls and four
men received injuries which may result
fatally. Many others were more or less
wounded. Loss about $4,000.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
A Frril Fabric.

PARIS, May 3O.-1t is reported that Pres
ident Grevy, in order to avoid certain de-
feat in the new ministry on any important
issue, will close the session OF the Chamber
of Deputies on June 15. At meeting OF
the cabinet as first constituted, General
Saussier announced his intention OF with.
drawing the military bill. His colleagues
opposed such action on the ground that it
would he inconsistent with the dignity OF
the country, but General So ussier insisted
on " withdrawing the bill and was obliged to
surrender the war portfolio.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01

OTTAWA. Ont, May 2S.-It is understood
that Sir A. P. Caron and Major General
Sir Frederick Middleton will start for
British Columbia via Canadian Pacific
Railway about tho end of August. The
trip is to be undertaken for the purpose of
locating the site of the proposed defenses
which are intended to be very complete.
The armament will include several eighty
ton guns. which were shipped from Halifax
about six months ago. The required plans
are expected from England shortly.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
Sam Randall's Revenge.

WAsH1SGToN, May 2S.-The friends OF
those internal revenue collectors who have
been ousted from office by the order Of con-
solidating the revenue districts talk freely
as to the motives behind this consolida-
tion. One of the great Pitteburg districts
Collector Dowlin) is consolidated with
the adjacent district, the collections
in which have been inconsiderable. Said
Pittsburg Democrat today: collector
Dowlin is legislated out of Office. and the
politicians say it is part OF Congressman
Randall's plan to revenge himself upon ex-
Congressman Doyle" 1t is said that Mr..
Randall WAS ena bled to carry out his plan
because Internal Revenue Commissioner
Miller is one OF his appointees.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
Senator Dolph's Daughter Married.

Washington Special: The marriage OF
Richard Nixon, correspondent OF the New
Orleans Times-Democrat, to Miss Agnes,
daughter OF Senator Dolph, Of Oregon, took
place at the church of the Epiphany to-
night. The affair was probably the most
magnificent ever given outside the regular
society season in this city. Ex- Congress-
man Strait and Senator Davis OF Mime
sofa were among the prominent people
present.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
Whiskey Drowned Thorn.

MONTREAL, May 29.-Six men, Celestin
vezsan, his son Charles, Joseph Sabindonx,
Wilfred Herrieux, Phineas Vancer and Mel
son Montreuil went out in q row boat
last night on fishing trip.
They took quantity of liquor.
They attempted to come to this
city this morning, but were unable to
manage the boat, which capsized, and all
The only body recovered was that OF
Elder Veze au, who managed to get into the
boat again, but being unable to sit erect
from sheer exhaustion, fell back and was
drowned in the water in the boat.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
A whisper In Turkeys Fer.

ST.. PETERSBURG, May 2S.-The Novoe-
remya discredits the report that a con-
spiracy against the Sultan has been dis
covered in the Palace at Constantinople.
Referring to the matter Novoeremya says
in any case Russia must make the Porte
under stand that Turkish opposition to
Russia's Bulgarian views will sooner or
later result seriously for Turkey.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
Suit to vacate Patents.

WAsH1NaroN, May 28.-The Commits
siener of the General Land Office has rec
commended to the Secretary Of the Interior
that he request the Attorney General to in
stitute suit to vacate the patent for
rancho Ell Lano De Buena Vista in Califor-
MIA on the ground that fraud was used in
procuring the confirmation OF the grant by
the Board of Land Commissioners OF the
State of California. The tract contains
from 5000 to 5000 acres.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
An Arkansas Annanias.

Fr. SMITH, Ark, May 3o.-A report from
the Golden City mining region is received
tonight bringing glowing accounts Of rich
gold finds in that vicinity. Rich placer
claims are located and said to extend for
six miles.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
The Thistle Victorious.

LONDON, May 29.-The Thistle arrived
at Harwick after her fifty-mile race far
ahead OF all competitors. The Thistle
passed the line at 1852 Saturday night,
the Geneva at 1874 Sunday morning. the
Irex at LAT Sunday morning, the sleuth
Hound at 1:49, the Wendeur at 1923, the
Sybil at 2:37 and the Mary at 2:51.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
The Hanlan-Gaudaur Race.

TORONTO, May 29.-There is considera-
BILE excitement here among sporting men
over the Hanlan. .Gaudaur race tomorrow.
Long odds are offered against Hanlan'
which staggers his friends here, who, how
ever, have not lost faith in him. and believe
he will come in winner.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
THE JECAKRlLLA INDIANS.
They Want Lands in Severalty Which
They Will Got.

SANTA FF, N. NJ, May 28.-Jecar-illa
band of Apaches are here enroute for their
reservation in Rioarriba County and in
charge of Special Agent Welton. This is
the first movement under the late enact
ment OF Congress providing for an allotment
cf lands in severalty to Indians. The
Jecarrillas number seven hundred and are
the most intelligent and enterprising band
of the Apache tribes. -Four years ago they
we're moved from their reservation to
which they are returning to Mescalero
Apache reservation in Southern New
Mexico. They were not contented and
asked the privilege of returning to
their reservation in Northern New Mexico
and taking lands in severalty, which was
finally granted. There are four hundred
thousand acres in the reservation to which
they return. After the Jecarrillas have
taken their lands in severalty, the unoccu-
pied lands will be opened to settlers. Dur
ing the time the Jecarrillas have been oil
the old reservation new bona fide settlers
have gone in and taken claims. They will
not be disturbed. There are many rail
pen locations that will have to 60, and
also several large herds of cattle.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01

PARIS, May 3O.-It is officially announced
that President Grevy has signed tho follow
ing cabinet:
Rouxier-Premier and Minister OF Fl
nance Deposits and Telegraphs.
Follieres-1nterior.
Flourens-Foreign Affairs.
Spuller-Public instruction.
Mazan-Justice.
Gen. Ferron-War.
Barby-MariDe.
Dautresme-Public Works.
Barbe-Agriculture.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
Kilrain WIN Fight Ryan

New York, May 28.-Jake Kilrain this
morning snia tkst ha would asns fauuy
Ryan with pleasure if Ryan means busi-
ness. Kilrain advises him to send the
81 900 forfeit he has deposited with the
San Francisco Wasp to the Clipper OF this
city.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01

suffering, however. from the effects of the
shock. Across to the lowest seam, where
seventy-6ve men are confined is found to
be blocked by debris tumbled down bv the
explosion. 1t was in this seam at various
places they held several meetings at which
violent speeches were made, the red flag dis.
played aud the ''Marseilles' sung.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
Kisssue round st. Last.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 30.-The wherea-
bouts Of VIM. Kissane has been definitely
He is not secluded in Victoria, but
remains at his ranch near Sanoma. Dep
uty United States Marshal Hopkins went
to Sanoma three days ago commissioned
to serve q subpoena on him in the case en-
titled the Chemical National Bank of New
York against VIM. Kissane, alias VIM.
Kreger. an action brought to recover
on certain alleged forged notes
in the possession OF the bank.
Hopkins states on his driving in town he
began inquiry among the citizens OF the
place of the whereabouts Of Kissane. The
answers invariably were he had gone to
British Columbia, coupled with a denuncia-
ton of his prosecutors. The deputy says,
however, he found him at his ranch, and
served the papers ON him. Hopkirs says
other suits similar in character will be
started. The deputy says in Sonoma
County the feeling against Kissane's prose-
cutors is extremely bitter.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
R.mov.1 of Dead Cinnamon.

SAN FRANCISCO. May 2S.-The bodies OF
six hundred Chinese will be disinterred
next week and shipped to China by steamer
for final interment.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
A Great Resort Burned.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 30.-California's 9
popular bathing resort, Santa Cruz, eighty
miles down the coast, met with q serious
loss this afternoon in the destruction by
fire of the Smapton and Santa Cruz houses,
The two largest hotels in the state. Loss,
$50, 900, partly insured.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
An Oriental Budget,

SAN FRANCISCO, May 8o.-The steamer
City of New York arrived to-day with mail
from Hong Kong down to May
5 and from Yokohama to May 18. The
Chinese have declined to subscribe money
for the new Chinese railway and in conse-
>..-..- AL~<o-.- .-.pte dc Darie hs-- con 81 ooSeu
to send the Chinese Governments three
millions for the purpose.
Five Thousand Chinese left Hong Kong
during March and April, fearing that the
new treaty OF DENLY would curtail them OF
some of their privileges.
Rear Admiral Shuieidt, OF the United
States Navy, has commenced libel suit
against the proprietor OF the Shanghai
Courier growing out OF an article in refer
ence to the Admiral's presence and motives
in Corea.
The Tokia railroad between Yokohama
and Adamara was completed May and is
open for travel.
The Japanese Naval Department has de-
cided to make the standing fleet consent OF
fifty war ships and several cruisers.
The police regulations of Germany are be-
ing transplanted by Japanese police
bureaus.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
7HE FEELING IN BERLIN.
New French Ministry.

[Copyright 1887 by New York Associa-
tion. 1.-The announcement in Berlin from
Paris that Rouvier had succeeded in FORM
ing a Ministry including Gen. Boulanger
and composed of Moderates who favored
peace was received with satisfaction quail
fed by fears that the existence OF the new
cabinet would be stormy soon ending in a
more acute crisis. The composition OF the
Ministry did not become known until even
ing, but early in the day the
report that General Sassier had preceded
General Boulanger gave a better tone to
the bourse, although the approach of the
holidays and absence OF dealers checkeo
business.
THE FRACTIONAL ADVANCE.
that was made on international securities
would have been greater ii they existed ana
confidence that the Paris settlement was
permanent one, but neither Pollt'cai noI
financial circles consider M. Rouvier more
than % stop gap. The papers;
discussing the position after General
RouIo noer are shaded with q
certain dispair OF tho formation OF the
IM;n;strv which the German Government
comId treat as an abiding and reliable fac
tor in negotiations.
The Vaseische Zeitupg thinks the stIog.
ples of the cliques show that parties
are tending toward chaos anu u,
disintegration. and that the een'et t;rea -,
the battle must 1or eo"0 sancs
~ ths Genuine official list OF cabinet
ah.rs " YIN number OF papers refrain
tom commenting on the subject: u:,
'rTh Ths condition of Prince Frederick WI
ine ous.;ns the same. His health is good
hnt nan be a ;s unable to speak except in q SUBJ
dued voice.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
An Impassive Funeral.

PARIS, May 3O.-Services were held TO-
dav over the remains of the victims recov-
cred from the remains of the Opera Conf
que. They we're very impressive, and were
held in the Cathedral of Notre Dame.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
Against Universal Suffrage.

BRUSSELS, May 29.-At the Progressist'
Liberal conference to-day resolution
against universal suffrage was adopted by
q vote OF BIT to 1877. The conference by
vote of 379 aga inst As pronounced in favor
OF granting franchises to those who can
read and write.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
A Lockout Enfletl.

PHILADELPHIA, May 2S.-The long lock.
out OF clothing cutters by the Philadelphia
Clothing Exchange was settled yesterday,
to the satisfaction of both parties con-
cerne1. About six hundred men were con-
cerned.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01
Tho Horse Shoe Rond Dis.st.r.

P'TTsBuRe, May 2S.-Latest reports from
the scene OF the accident at Horse Shoe
Bend, on the Pennsylvania Railroad, last
night, state that eight were killed and six
Injured; four were killed outright and the
others have since died.